Synonyms of separation

separation

noun

1

as in dissolution

the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces

the separation of Norway and Sweden into two independent nations in 1905

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dissolution
• breakup
• split
• partition
• division
• fractionation
• schism
• dispersion
• bifurcation
• fractionalization
• cleavage
• disunion
• divorce
• dispersal
• sundering
• segregation
• polarization
• decomposition
• isolation
• distribution
• scission
• severance
• rupture
• subdivision
• diffusion
• atomization
• segmentation
• dismemberment
• disassembly
• administration
• scattering
• seclusion
• apportionment
• breach
• dichotomization
• sequestration

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• union
• unification
• association
• connection
• attachment
• conjunction
• assemblage
• linkage
• combination
• consolidation
• fusion
• aggregation
• link
• linkup

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• union
• unification
• association
• connection
• attachment
• conjunction
• assemblage
• linkage
• combination
• consolidation
• fusion
• aggregation
• link
• linkup

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2

as in discrimination

the state of being kept distinct

the separation of church and state is an important concept in the United States

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discrimination
• distinction
• isolation
• demarcation
• differentiation
• segregation
• discreteness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confusion
• blurring

• confusion
• blurring

3

as in divergence

a movement in different directions away from a common point

a sudden separation of the herd of deer when they were startled

Synonyms & Similar Words

• divergence
• divergency
• difference
• diversity
• bifurcation
• divarication
• disagreement
• disparity
• distinctness
• dissimilarity
• distinctiveness
• discrepancy
• parting of the ways
• unlikeness
• distinction
• disparateness
• dissidence

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• convergence
• agreement
• similarity
• accord
• likeness

• convergence
• agreement
• similarity
• accord
• likeness

4

as in gap

an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)

the narrow separation between posts in the fence

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gap
• hole
• rift
• discontinuity
• interval
• crevice
• opening
• void
• breach
• gulf
• fissure
• rent
• break
• split
• crack
• hiatus
• interstice
• slit
• cleft
• fracture
• cavity
• severance
• rupture
• pore
• slot
• chasm
• aperture
• abyss
• orifice
• interspace
• sundering
• notch
• cranny
• gape
• chink

5

as in departure

the act or process of two or more persons going off in different directions

friends who dreaded the inevitable separation after graduation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• departure
• leaving
• flight
• farewell
• parting
• withdrawal
• exodus
• exiting
• leave-taking
• egress
• quitting
• running away
• desertion
• going
• abandonment
• exit
• forsaking
• decampment
• decamping

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reunion
• arrival
• joining
• meeting
• greeting
• welcome
• gathering
• salutation

• reunion
• arrival
• joining
• meeting
• greeting
• welcome
• gathering
• salutation

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6

as in divider

something that divides, separates, or marks off

a filing cabinet with lots of adjustable separations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• divider
• separator
• partition
• division
• barrier
• fence
• wall
• boundary
• border
• limit